It’s been a long time since I’ve sewn any clothing projects. Ever since my granddaughter was born, I’ve been wanting to create some cute outfits for her! This fun little girl’s crossover pinafore is my first project.
The Simplicity pattern that I used was my mom’s. She used it to make my niece a sundress many years ago. A friend of her’s gave it to her, and the original date on the pattern is 1976! It really is a timeless design though.
My favorite part of the dress is the back. I love the criss-cross. It is a great outfit for hot summer days, and perfect for a round of golf on the lawn!
The original pattern suggested sewing a gathered ruffle around the bottom edge of the dress, but I decided to add a knife pleated ruffle in a coordinating green fabric instead.
Stay tuned, I had so much fun making this dress, that I’m sure there will be more little girl projects in the future! Do you have a favorite little girl outfit to sew?
Chrystal says
July 26, 2013 at 6:13 amSooo Cute! Granddaughter and dress! Love the pleated ruffle.
Jann says
July 26, 2013 at 6:20 amThanks Chrystal, I really enjoyed making it!
Rebekah L. says
July 26, 2013 at 2:29 pmSuch an adorable sundress – almost as cute as the little model!
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Jann says
July 26, 2013 at 2:44 pmThanks Rebekah! She’s a little lady on the go, so I knew her modeling would have to be activity related!
Ana Lopes says
August 4, 2013 at 4:59 amADORABLE!!! Love the dress and the sweet pics! Thanks for sharing!
Have a fabulous weekend and week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana
Jann says
August 4, 2013 at 7:11 amThanks Ana! You have a great week too!
Karen says
August 4, 2013 at 12:18 pmWhat an adorable little sweetheart and her outfit is just perfect! It truly is a timeless design and so cool and practical for the hot summer months. Well done!
Jann says
August 4, 2013 at 5:17 pmKaren, thank you for the kind comments! She has worn it a lot this summer.
Home Coming says
August 5, 2013 at 10:40 amSuch a great dress – and what a cutie!
Sandy says
August 8, 2013 at 8:14 amWow! The dress you made is as adorable as your granddaughter! Love the color combo of this adorable little outfit!
Jann says
August 9, 2013 at 7:41 amThanks Sandy! I’m really liking pink and green right now.
Diana Rambles says
August 8, 2013 at 11:15 amAdorable!
Jann says
August 9, 2013 at 7:42 amThanks Diana!
Kim says
August 12, 2013 at 7:17 pmThat is so cute and she is just precious.
Jann says
August 13, 2013 at 7:37 amThanks Kim! She’s precious and spunky!
Melanie says
August 16, 2013 at 2:45 pmAdorable! I’m a new follower by way of the Pin Junkie Friday link party. Have a great weekend!
Polly Lathrop says
August 19, 2013 at 2:34 pmI made this dress for my daughter in 1984. Now my daughter has a new daughter and I have been looking for this same pattern. Does anyone have it? It is so easy and looks so cute.
Billy @ Best Knife Sharpener Guide says
August 26, 2013 at 6:04 pmI will pass this along to my wife – She is learning how to sew and this looks like a fun project for our niece.
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September 11, 2013 at 10:28 amThis is just adorable! Found you over on the PInterest Power Party and pinned ya. Have a great week.
Jann says
September 11, 2013 at 1:01 pmThanks Beca!
Karen McKown says
April 12, 2014 at 3:44 pmHad this pattern for my daughter in 1977. I have been looking for it for years. Is there anyway you would send me a copy of the dress piece? I believe I still have the rest in my sewing file.
Cathy says
April 18, 2015 at 7:47 pmThis is one of my favorite little dresses I used to make for my grand daughters when they were little. It’s always fresh and the fabrics you can use are endless. Love this one – the pink is perfect. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy
Jann says
April 19, 2015 at 7:48 amThanks Cathy! This is one of my favorite little girl dresses too!
Sarah J says
April 22, 2015 at 9:51 amPopping over from Wake Up Wednesday =) The is too cute! I love the back as well. I’ll have to show my mother in law, shes the seamstress of the family. Be sure to share your recipes, crafts, upcycles & DIYs at Two Uses Tuesday (Mon 8pm EST to Fri 11pm EST) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Jann says
April 22, 2015 at 10:07 amThanks Sarah! It’s a really cute and easy to make!
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
April 23, 2015 at 7:44 pmThis dress is adorable! Thanks for posting. Hello from Wake Up Wednesday.
Jann says
April 23, 2015 at 8:29 pmThanks Melissa!
Mila says
April 29, 2015 at 1:34 pmThanks for taking the time to link up with us!
xx
Mila (Idea Box)
T'onna @ USS Crafty says
June 14, 2015 at 10:21 pmThis is such a cute pinafore! I used to make pinafores for my daughter all the time when she was a baby.
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Jann says
June 14, 2015 at 10:42 pmThanks T’onna! I had a lot of fun making it.